Japan Cruise, Paraguay Shock as World Cup Drama Intensifies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 FIFA World Cup served up another thrilling round of group-stage action on Sunday, with Japan producing a dominant display to eliminate Tunisia, Paraguay stunning Turkey to keep their knockout hopes alive, and Brazil returning to winning ways with an emphatic victory over Haiti. Japan secured a comprehensive 4-0 win over […]
Abuja Gears Up for 2026 Hockey Super League
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s top hockey teams will converge on Abuja as the 2026 Hockey Super League takes centre stage from June 25 to July 5 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, promising ten days of high-quality competition and sporting excitement. The annual championship will feature leading men’s and women’s teams from across the country […]
COAS, Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball League Intensifies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League First Phase continued to deliver thrilling action in Abuja, with title contenders strengthening their credentials through commanding performances on Day 5. In the men’s category, Nigeria Correctional Service cruised to a straight-sets 3-0 victory over Ajase Ipo, while Nigeria Customs Service also swept […]
COAS, Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball League Intensifies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League First Phase continued to deliver thrilling action in Abuja, with title contenders strengthening their credentials through commanding performances on Day 5. In the men’s category, Nigeria Correctional Service cruised to a straight-sets 3-0 victory over Ajase Ipo, while Nigeria Customs Service also swept […]
Abuja Gears Up for 2026 Hockey Super League
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s top hockey teams will converge on Abuja as the 2026 Hockey Super League takes centre stage from June 25 to July 5 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, promising ten days of high-quality competition and sporting excitement. The annual championship will feature leading men’s and women’s teams from across the country […]
Sandy stars as Rwanda Edge Nigeria by 11 Runs
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Esther Sandy’s fighting half-century and Christabel Chukwuonye’s all-round brilliance were not enough to prevent Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens from slipping to an 11-run defeat against hosts Rwanda Women in the Kwibuka T20 Tournament 2026 at the Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali. After winning the toss and choosing to field, Nigeria produced a disciplined […]
Lekan Fatodu Elected Nigeria Aquatics President in Landslide By-Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lekan Fatodu has been reaffirmed as the new President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation after securing a resounding victory in a by-election conducted in Abuja on Friday. Fatodu, who currently serves as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, succeeds the late Dr. Chamberlain Dunkwu and will lead the federation […]
FIFAWC: Mexico Reach Last 32, Canada and Switzerland star
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Korea 1-0, while Canada and Switzerland recorded emphatic victories in an action-packed round of group-stage matches. Co-hosts Mexico booked their spot in the last 32 courtesy of a 50th-minute strike […]
Nigeria’s Yellow Greens Lose T20I Opener to Hong Kong
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, began their T20I Tri-Series campaign in Windhoek, Namibia, with an eight-wicket defeat to Hong Kong. After electing to bat first, Nigeria were bowled out for 126 in 19.4 overs. Selim Salau led the scoring with a spirited 41 runs, while Chima Akachukwu added valuable […]
Nigeria Holds Glasgow Commonwealth 2026 Trials
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s top track and field athletes will converge on Lagos this weekend as the country stages its official selection trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The three-day championship, scheduled for June 20 to 22 at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex, will determine the athletes who will […]